Carlo Ancelotti reacts to 'fantastic' Newcastle United atmosphere

Carlo Ancelotti hailed the atmosphere generated by Newcastle United fans – after Everton “suffered” at St James’s Park.
Carlo Ancelotti and Steve Bruce.Carlo Ancelotti and Steve Bruce.
Carlo Ancelotti and Steve Bruce.

The stadium was sold out for this afternoon’s game, which was won 2-1 by Ancelotti’s side.

There was a crowd of 52,211 following Newcastle’s decision to give away 10,000 half-season tickets earlier this month in response to dwindling attendances.

Asked about the crowd, Everton’s new manager said: "It remains a fantastic atmosphere.

“We had difficulty – we suffered a lot."